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Unexpected Platform Tilt Leads to Injuries
Case Synopsis: A truck driver was injured while making a routine delivery to a supermarket that had a dock lift for unloading freight. The dock lift had a hydraulically powered…
Faulty Face Shield Proves Dangerous
Case Synopsis: A young boy was engaged in an afternoon of paint ball games. He had recently purchased a new face mask that promised to protect his eyes with its…
Ford Recalls 89,000 Vehicles Due To Engine Fires
Ford recently announced it is recalling over 73,000 2013 Escape, and nearly 16,000 2013 Fusion SE and SEL, vehicles due to potential fires in its 1.6-liter turbo-charged engines. Ford indicates…
Catastrophic Chamber Failure in Rifle
James M. Gannalo / Forensic Firearms Examiner :::: An experienced hunter was severely injured when the chamber of his rifle failed and blew apart inches from his face. The catastrophic…
Accidental Contact With Paving Machine Control Lever
Thomas J. Cocchiola, PE, CSP :::: Case Synopsis: A paving machine operator sustained injuries resulting in a partial leg amputation after he parked the machine, decelerated its engine and placed…
Puerto Rico Ocean “Drownings” Settle
Dr. Tom J. Griffiths / Aquatics :::: Recently, two ocean deaths involving high profile hotel beach resorts in the Caribbean, settled for relatively modest awards. Both cases involved two different…
Event Data Recorders: Past, Present, and Future
R. Scott King, BSME / Automotive Engineer :::: It has been well over a decade since the introduction of the event data recorder (EDR) in passenger vehicles and light trucks. …
Curtis M. Beloy, PE Discusses Proper Operation & Handling of Motorcycles
Curt’s Corner: Did you know… Motorcycles traditionally come equipped with independent front and rear brakes. The front brake is capable of generating more “stopping power” compared to the rear brake. …
DJS Expands Commercial Truck Data Imaging Capabilities
R. Scott King, BSME / Automotive Engineer :::: Judicious use of advanced technology in vehicular collision investigation and reconstruction ensures efficient and effective results. DJS Associates is constantly evaluating emerging…
